A-Levels & Level 3 Qualifications
Option Blocks - September 2023
| Option Block A | Option Block B | Option Block C | Option Block D | Option Block E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Level | ||||
| Economics | Sociology | Chemistry | Economics | Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block B) |
| Criminology | History | Politics | PE | Psychology |
| Geography | Media Studies | Physics | Art | |
| Biology | Further Mathematics (must also select FM in Block E) | Criminology | English Literature | Spanish |
| Computer Science | Mathematics | Psychology | Photography | French |
| Product Design | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Vocational/BTEC L3 | ||||
| Digital Media (Cambridge Technical) | Sport (BTEC Double/2 A Level Equivalent) Can only be selected with Sport Block D |
Applied Science (BTEC) | Sport (BTEC Single/1 A Level Equivalent) | Information Technology (Cambridge Technical) |
| Business Studies (Cambridge Technical) |
Music |
Football Academy | ||
Courses
| Course | English Language GCSE Requirement |
Course Specific Requirements |
Additional Requirements |
Course Leaflet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Grade 6 | GCSE Art - 6 | BTEC students considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Biology | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile | Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. |
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| Chemistry | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile Grade 6 in Maths |
Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. It is advised that A-Level Chemistry students should also study A-Level Maths. |
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| Computer Science | Grade 6 | Grade 6 in Maths Grade 5 in Computer Science |
Students with no prior study of Computer Science considered at HoD discretion. | Click Here |
| Criminology | Grade 5 or above | Strong evidence of both extended writing in Humanities or Social Sciences. | Click Here | |
| Design and Technology - (Product Design) | Grade B or 6 or higher in any DT GCSE course. | Click Here | ||
| Drama | Grade 6 | GCSE Drama - 6 | Click Here | |
| Economics | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 6 | Click Here | |
| English Literature | Grade 6 | GCSE English Lit - 6 | A strong passion for reading. | Click Here |
| Further Maths | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 8 | High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. | Click Here |
| Geography | Grade 6 | Geography - 6 | Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Geography. |
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| Government and Politics |
Grade 6 | Citizenship and History are advantageous but not essential. |
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| History | Grade 6 | GCSE History - 6 | Click Here | |
| Mathematics | Grade 6 | GCSE Maths - 7 | High confidence in algebra is essential for the course. | Click Here |
| Media Studies | Grade 6 | GCSE Media Studies - 6 | Students with no prior Media Studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Photography | Grade 6 | GCSE Art or Photography - 6 | Students with no prior creative studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Physical Education |
Grade 6 | GCSE PE - 6 GCSE Science - 66 |
Grade B or better in Exam Element of GCSE PE. At least 1 strong practical sport: this will be assessed prior to transition into 6th form. |
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| Physics | Grade 6 | Grade 66 Science Profile Grade 7 in Maths |
Grade 6 or better in Exam Element of GCSE Science. It is essential that A-Level Physics students should also study A-Level Maths. |
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| Psychology | Grade 6 | GCSE Psychology - 6 | Students with no prior Psychology studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Sociology | Grade 6 | Click Here | ||
| Spanish | Grade 6 | GCSE Spanish - 6 | Click Here | |
| L3 Applied Science (Course and board to be confirmed.) | Grade 5 | GCSE Science - 55 | Students with 4 in English and Science considered at HOD discretion. | Click Here |
| L3 Sport (Course and board to be confirmed.) | Grade 5 | GCSE Science – 55 GCSE PE - 5 BTEC Sport - Merit |
A keen interest in sport and coaching required. |
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| Cambridge Technical L3 Business Studies |
Grade 5 | GCSE Business - 5 BTEC Business - Merit |
Students with no prior Business studies experience considered at HoD discretion. |
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| Cambridge Technical L3 IT |
Grade 5 | GCSE Computer Science 6 GCSE Mathematics 5 |
Students with no prior study of Computer Science may be considered at HOD discretion. | Click Here |
| L3 Digital Media (Course and board to be confirmed.) |
Grade 5 | GCSE GCSE Media 5 | Students with no prior Media Study may be considered at HOD discretion. | Click Here |
*Please note that CBSC reserves the right to change, adapt or remove the course offer for September 2023 at any time.